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Sharon George

Sharon George

Lecturer in Environmental Science, Keele University

I am currently the Course Director for the MSc in Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology. I am a material scientist with an interest in life-cycle of materials and energy.
I have been a entrepreneur and am passionate about public awareness of science issues.

Is it possible to live off-grid?

Mar 18, 2018 05:31 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature

As interest grows in self-sufficient, sustainable communities, and fears over Europes reliance on gas imports increase, more and more people are considering moving off-grid. Pioneering companies are already building...

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Economy

U.S. Treasuries flat in muted session; Trump’s comments over Fed drag yields lower overnight

The U.S. Treasury yields remained flat during late European session Friday, after moving lower overnight, following President Donald Trumps pessimistic comments over the Federal Reserves rate hikes, besides threatening...

No new policy signals expected from ECB at July 26 meeting; rate hike seen in December 2019, says Danske Bank

The European Central Bank (ECB) is not expected to deliver any new policy signals at its meeting on July 26; however, the central bank is expected to hike rate in December next year, according to the latest research report...

Asia-Pacific's growth momentum continues to remain strong despite U.S.-China trade tensions

Asia-Pacifics macroeconomic growth momentum remains strong despite further trade tensions between the U.S. and China, according to the latest research report from SP Global Ratings, titled APAC Economic Snapshots--July...

Renminbi Series: ‘China weaponizing yuan’ theory may not be right

Chinese yuan has weakened for the fifth consecutive week and from 6.43 to 6.81 per USD as of today, and today, everywhere the news is flashing - China has weakened the daily fix by most since 2016. The Peoples Bank of...

New Zealand bonds end lower after NZX 50 pushes higher despite Trump’s Fed comments, escalation in trade rhetoric

New Zealand bonds ended lower on the last trading day of the week Friday after the countrys domestic stock index NZX50 closed the day on a higher note, snapping recent losses, as Fisher Paykel Healthcare Corp and Ryman...

Politics

Can democracy vote itself out of existence?

Look at the state of the worlds democratic nations, and it is easy to see why so many are concerned for the future of democracy. Leaders such as Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Vladimir Putin and Hungarys Viktor Orbán have...

Blame politicians, not Mandela, for South Africa's unfinished business

July 2018 marks Nelson Mandelas centenary year. Why is he still so revered across the world? The answer simply is that he is widely regarded as the personification of values which he spent much of his life fighting for....

Russia's World Cup widely hailed as success, but will the good vibes last for Putin?

Even before the final whistle had been blown at the 2018 World Cup, the world media were already proclaiming it a huge success. The New York Times asked whether Russia 2018 was the greatest of all World Cups, while The...

Australian jobs aren't becoming less secure

A common narrative nowadays is that standard, secure full-time work is a thing of the past thanks to increasing casual jobs, labour hire, temping and non-standard work contracts that side-step collective bargaining. The...

Taxpayers will back a carbon tax if they get a cheque in the mail

Ontarios new premier, Doug Ford, is scrapping the provinces cap-and-trade program, designed to reward businesses that reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, as part of his promise to make gasoline more affordable. Where...

Science

A brief history of briefs – and how technology is transforming underpants

Underpants. We tend not to talk about them but they are a fact of life (unless you go commando). Briefs have a fascinating history and are now being transformed by technology, with high-performance undies that claim to do...

PhD completion: an evidence-based guide for students, supervisors and universities

Many students enrol in a Master or PhD postgraduate research degree, but few complete them. From 2010-2016, 437,030 domestic and international students enrolled in postgraduate research programs in Australian public...

Peer review has some problems – but the science community is working on it

Peer review is the central foundation of science. Its a process where scientific results are vetted by academic peers, with publication in a reputable journal qualifying the merits of the work and informing readers of the...

When to trust (and not to trust) peer reviewed science

The article is part of our occasional long read series Zoom Out, where authors explore key ideas in science and technology in the broader context of society. The words published in a peer reviewed journal are sometimes...

Carbon monoxide exposure in homes is a risk – here's how to protect yourself

Winter is a good time to remind ourselves of the potential risk of carbon monoxide exposure from faulty or unflued gas heaters or other gas devices. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless and tasteless gas...

Technology

'Fortnite' Season 5 Latest News and Updates: Week 2 Challenges Coming Up as Week 1 Wraps Up

Fortnite season 5 is surely exciting fans with the upcoming Week 2 just on the horizon. Week 1 has already come and gone with challenges that have asked players to look for a supply llama, follow a treasure map found in...

'Elder Scrolls 6' Release Updates and Features: Bethesda Committed to the Single-Player Experience

In an interview with The Guardian, Todd Howard, Bethesdas director and executive producer, and Pete Hines, the companys vice-president, talked about the companys vision and goals for the next few years and The Elder...

eGovernment solution provider CrimsonLogic launches blockchain cross-border trade platform in Singapore

CrimsonLogic, a Singapore-based provider of eGovernment products and services, has announced the launch of a blockchain-based cross-border trade platform. Global eTrade Services (GeTS), a subsidiary of CrimsonLogic,...

‘Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2’ DLC 7 Update: Kefla Added to Roster in Time for Epic Son Gohan Fight

Dragon Ball FighterZ might be getting much of the attention of the Dragon Ball fan base right now, but this doesnt mean that its all that Bandai Namco is focusing on currently. With the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC 7, the...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Update: Device Gets LineageOS 15.1 Support, Retains Crown as Budget Smartphone Royalty

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is out and it has been getting a ton of praise, largely because of how it absolutely demolishes the competition with its price and its features. The device handily retains its position as one of the...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro: LTC/USD Daily Outlook

FxWirePro: LTC/USD Daily Outlook

Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – July 20th, 2018

Law

RBI’s ban on cryptocurrencies continue momentarily, Supreme Court of India lists matter on September 11th for final disposal

South Korean lawmakers to propose bills on cryptocurrency, ICO and blockchain regulation: Report

Restructuring alone won't clean up the banks' act

Life

Why Kenyan students are cheating in their exams and what can be done

A silent career killer – here's what workplaces can do about menopause

Haida manga: An artist embraces tragedy, beautifully

Nature

How an alien seaweed invasion spawned an Antarctic mystery

It's a busy night sky this July, so make sure you look up

Not all marine fish eat plastics

Sports

Kawhi Leonard Speculation: Will Ex-Spurs Superstar Decide Not to Play for the Raptors This Season?

NBA Trade Rumors: Miami Heat Toxic Center Hassan Whiteside Is Too Valuable to Get Rid Of

NBA Free Agency 2018 News: Jahlil Okafor Reportedly Met with 4 Teams; Houston Rockets, 5 Others Interested in Nick Young?

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: GBP/JPY trade idea

FxWirePro: EUR/USD recovers more than 100 pips on Donald Trump comments on Fed, good to sell on rallies

FxWirePro: Copper extends rout, breaks new supports every week, next major bear target at 200W SMA

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S&P SAYS BELIEVES SHAPE, TIMING OF ADDITIONAL SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA LIKELY TO STEM FROM RUSSIA'S FOREIGN POLICY ACTIONS, U.S. DOMESTIC POLITICAL DEBATE
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S&P SAYS "IN OUR VIEW, RUSSIA SUFFERS FROM WEAK CHECKS AND BALANCES BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS AND HIGH CENTRALIZATION OF POWER"
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S&P SAYS BELIEVE THAT IMPLEMENTING STRUCTURAL REFORM PROPOSALS FOLLOWING THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WILL BE CHALLENGING FOR RUSSIA
2018-07-20 20:30:11
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S&P SAYS RUSSIA'S GROWTH IS LIKELY TO REMAIN BELOW THAT OF PEERS, NOT LEAST DUE TO UNCERTAINTY CREATED BY INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS
2018-07-20 20:30:05
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S&P SAYS RUSSIA'S EXTERNAL, PUBLIC BALANCE SHEETS WITH PRUDENT FISCAL FRAMEWORK, SHOULD ENABLE IT TO ABSORB SHOCKS FROM POSSIBLE NEW INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS
2018-07-20 20:29:57
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S&P SAYS EXPECT KUWAIT'S FOREIGN POLICY TO CONTINUE TO BE ALIGNED WITH THE U.S. AND SAUDI ARABIA
2018-07-20 20:29:50
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S&P SAYS RUSSIA 'BBB-/A-3' RATINGS AFFIRMED; OUTLOOK STABLE
2018-07-20 20:29:36
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S&P, ON KUWAIT, SAYS EXPECT RISING OIL PRODUCTION FROM THE SECOND HALF OF 2018
2018-07-20 20:29:30
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S&P SAYS EXPECT STRENGTHS IN KUWAIT'S PUBLIC & EXTERNAL BALANCE SHEETS TO OFFSET RISKS RELATED TO VOLATILE OIL PRICES, RISING GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS IN THE REGION
2018-07-20 20:29:03
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FITCH, ON FRANCE, SAYS PUBLIC FINANCES, ALTHOUGH GRADUALLY IMPROVING, REMAIN A RATING WEAKNESS RELATIVE TO 'AA' CATEGORY
2018-07-20 20:28:42
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FITCH SAYS HAS REVISED OUTLOOK ON AUSTRIA'S LONG-TERM FOREIGN-CURRENCY ISSUER DEFAULT RATING TO POSITIVE FROM STABLE
2018-07-20 20:03:32
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FOR THE WEEK, THE S&P ROSE 0.02 PCT, THE DOW ADDED 0.15 PCT, THE NASDAQ SHED 0.07 PCT
2018-07-20 20:03:18
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BRAZIL'S BOVESPA CLOSED AT 78,476.69, UP +1.28%
2018-07-20 20:03:17
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BRAZIL'S BOVESPA CLOSED AT 78,476.69, UP +1.28%
2018-07-20 20:02:36
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CANADA'S S&P/TSX COMPOSITE CLOSED AT 16,418.25, DOWN -0.75%
2018-07-20 20:01:12
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NASDAQ UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES DOWN 5.97 POINTS, OR 0.08 PERCENT, AT 7,819.33
2018-07-20 20:00:29
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S&P 500 UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES DOWN 2.59 POINTS, OR 0.09 PERCENT, AT 2,801.90
2018-07-20 20:00:24
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DOW JONES UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES DOWN 7.50 POINTS, OR 0.03 PERCENT, AT 25,057.00
2018-07-20 19:25:13
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CFTC-SPECULATORS INCREASE CBOT US 5-YEAR TREASURY FUTURES NET SHORT POSITION BY 97,764 CONTRACTS TO 698,955 IN WEEK ON JULY 17
2018-07-20 19:25:07
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CFTC-SPECULATORS INCREASE CBOT US 10-YEAR TREASURY FUTURES NET SHORT POSITION BY 29,990 CONTRACTS TO 469,138 IN WEEK ON JULY 17
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